Quick answer
Caracals are native to Africa and Asia. Africa south of the Sahara, the Arabian Peninsula, Middle East, Turkey, and western India through Pakistan in savanna, scrub, and dry woodland.
Native range
Africa south of the Sahara, the Arabian Peninsula, Middle East, Turkey, and western India through Pakistan in savanna, scrub, and dry woodland.
Continents
- Africa
- Asia
Habitat notes
Found across Africa, the Middle East, and into India, it hunts rodents, hares, and small antelope in open country.
FAQs
Where can I learn more about the caracal?
See our full caracal profile for habitat, diet, and conservation status.
Where do these facts come from?
Researched from IUCN Red List data and our editorial caracal species profile.